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Title: Bayonet bent tip
Post by JOHN42768 on Jul 5^th, 2012 at 5:09pm

Hi, Has anyone had success in getting a bent tip back to where it should set? Looking at buying a blade that has about a 30 degree bend encompassing about a 1/4" of the tip. I'm guessing it got dropped on the point sometime in its life. Wonder if clamping in a vise with soft metal on either side could accomplish anything or am I'm looking at it snapping off. Thanks, John

Title: Re: Bayonet bent tip
Post by butlersrangers on Jul 6^th, 2012 at 3:45am

john42768: With tempered steel that has 'sprung' into a bent position, I'm sure the tip will snap off if you try to mechanically straighten it. Blacksmith skills are probably called for to take out the hardness, straighten, and re-temper. I guess the risk is tied to the cost. I believe bayonets are intended to be soft and flexible in the interior and hard on the surface.

Title: Re: Bayonet bent tip
Post by JOHN42768 on Jul 6^th, 2012 at 3:57pm

Thanks for your input. It is not inexpensive so the risk factor is large. I figured trying to pound it out was a no-no, but thought the squeeze method might be less stressful. Such is life. John

Title: Re: Bayonet bent tip
Post by Top Dean on Jul 6^th, 2012 at 4:45pm

your best bet is to take it to a knife maker or a good gunsmith that works on knifes also

Title: Re: Bayonet bent tip
Post by JOHN42768 on Jul 8^th, 2012 at 5:59pm

Thank you. John